Barriers to access to ear and hearing care services in low- and middle- income countries: A scoping review
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DOI: 10.1080/17441692.2022.2053734
Abstract: ABSTRACT People living in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) meet significant challenges in accessing ear and hearing care (EHC) services. We conducted a scoping review to identify and summarise such barriers, to recognise gaps… read more here.
Keywords: care; ear hearing; income countries; middle income ... See more keywords
Reasons for low uptake of referrals to ear and hearing services for children in Malawi
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0188703
Abstract: Background Early detection and appropriate intervention for children with hearing impairment is important for maximizing functioning and quality of life. The lack of ear and hearing services in low income countries is a significant challenge,… read more here.
Keywords: referrals ear; hearing services; non uptake; reasons low ... See more keywords
Implementation of a fully implantable middle-ear hearing device chip
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DOI: 10.3233/thc-218038
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Recently, with the increase in the population of hearing impaired people, various types of hearing aids have been rapidly developed. In particular, a fully implantable middle ear hearing device (F-IMEHD) is developed… read more here.
Keywords: ear hearing; implantable middle; chip; fully implantable ... See more keywords